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Is there a significant difference in size between male and female tarantulas?

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It depends on the species.

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How much does a tarantula cost?

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This depends on the species. More common tarantulas will cost around $30, but rarer tarantulas can cost up to $200.

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Can I kiss a spider?

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No. It is very dangerous to kiss a spider if they are venomous. Do not attempt to do this.

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How can I become a tarantula?

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That is impossible.

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Are grey tarantulas poisonous?

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No, they are not poisonous, they are quite calm and will love attention.

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Is it okay to house two tarantulas in the same enclosure?

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The more the better!

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What are the tarantula's two pointy thing on its back?

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The pointy things are called Urticating hairs (setae). These are found in about 90% of the species of tarantula (spiders of the family Theraphosidae) found in the New World. They are not found in tarantulas from other parts of the world.

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Can they be entirely black?

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Some can indeed be completely black. In fact, there is a tarantula that got named for being completely black. It is the Grammostola pulchra, more commonly known as the Brazilian black tarantula.

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Are pink toes tarantula and pink salmon birdeater tarantula are the same species?

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No, they are not the same species.

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